Avanti Helium Corp. announced the appointment of Brad Krizan to its Board of Directors as an independent board member, effective immediately. Brad is a prominent business and community leader based in Calgary.

He brings a wealth of experience from his roles in both the private and public sectors, spanning various industries. His extensive Board of Directors experience includes organizations involved in regulatory and policy-making activities with government agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as significant work with First Nations. Brad's background features comprehensive Profit & Loss oversight, strategic planning, and strategy execution, along with managing numerous corporate initiatives and major projects across diverse organizations.

Currently, Brad serves on the Board of Directors for the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council, Calgary Co-operative Association, Care Group of Pharmacies, Mistahiya Development Corporation, and the Real Estate Insurance Exchange. His notable past board experience includes the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, cSPACE Projects, the Calgary Convention Centre Authority, and the Safety Codes Council of Alberta. Brad holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Royal Roads University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban and Regional Studies from the University of Lethbridge, and the Institute of Corporate Directors ICD.D designation.

In addition to his role as a non-independent director, Brad will also chair the Audit Committee. The Directors of the Corporation have also appointed Chris Bakker to assume the role of President in addition to his role as CEO.